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... are the property of this product. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Although the information in this manual may be caused ... indicates that can help prevent potential negative consequences for A7GM Series motherboard. All trade names are registered trademarks of Foxconn, Inc. Caution: refers to the physical motherboard for specific features. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you purchased this product. CAUTION ...
... are the property of this product. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Although the information in this manual may be caused ... indicates that can help prevent potential negative consequences for A7GM Series motherboard. All trade names are registered trademarks of Foxconn, Inc. Caution: refers to the physical motherboard for specific features. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you purchased this product. CAUTION ...
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declares that the product Motherboard A7GM-S is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:1998/...
declares that the product Motherboard A7GM-S is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:1998/...
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... of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7GM-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Signature : Date : 2008...
... of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7GM-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Signature : Date : 2008...
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...fans in serious damage to your electronic equipment. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer : ■ It is a PCI Express ...Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any metal leads or connec- Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac- It is recommended to unplug ...
...fans in serious damage to your electronic equipment. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer : ■ It is a PCI Express ...Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any metal leads or connec- Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac- It is recommended to unplug ...
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... : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
... : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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Thank you need for break-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you for today multi-media computing requirements, A7GM-S enables you to unleash more power from your computer. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for buying Foxconn A7GM Series motherboard.
Thank you need for break-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you for today multi-media computing requirements, A7GM-S enables you to unleash more power from your computer. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for buying Foxconn A7GM Series motherboard.
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... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ...
... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ...
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... 4. Front Audio Connector 9. Front USB Connectors 12. COM1 Connector 18. DDR2 DIMM Slots 24. CPU fan Header Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Slots 7. Front Panel Connector 15. System fan Header 17. Clear CMOS Jumper 19. Floppy Connector 21. 24...
... 4. Front Audio Connector 9. Front USB Connectors 12. COM1 Connector 18. DDR2 DIMM Slots 24. CPU fan Header Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Slots 7. Front Panel Connector 15. System fan Header 17. Clear CMOS Jumper 19. Floppy Connector 21. 24...
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... Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for... your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power ...
... Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for... your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power ...
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... CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Release the CPU socket lever. 2. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the surface of the CPU with the CPU specifications. Pin-1 corner of the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking...
... CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Release the CPU socket lever. 2. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the surface of the CPU with the CPU specifications. Pin-1 corner of the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking...
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... tightly seat the cooler. 4. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the...
... tightly seat the cooler. 4. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the...
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...performance. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin to install the memory : ■ Make sure that memory of DIMM modules are ...unable to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels : Channel 0 : DIMM1, ...
...performance. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin to install the memory : ■ Make sure that memory of DIMM modules are ...unable to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels : Channel 0 : DIMM1, ...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it vertically into the memory socket. Follow the steps below...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it vertically into the memory socket. Follow the steps below...
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... the expansion slot. 1. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
... the expansion slot. 1. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
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... 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 ! We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. If you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture. 20-Pin Power 4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2 Connect the 4-pin... PWR1 is secure. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 24-pin power supply. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
... 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 ! We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. If you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture. 20-Pin Power 4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2 Connect the 4-pin... PWR1 is secure. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 24-pin power supply. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
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...Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this switch allows the system to the Reset switch on . 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. It indicates the active status of the case; When... the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is pressed. COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one connector for legacy compatibility. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to be turned on and...
...Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this switch allows the system to the Reset switch on . 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. It indicates the active status of the case; When... the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is pressed. COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one connector for legacy compatibility. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to be turned on and...
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... 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive (FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB,1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.
... 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive (FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB,1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.
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The system can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. The fan speed can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of the BIOS Setup. If eventually the chassis was closed, the system will send a ...
The system can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. The fan speed can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of the BIOS Setup. If eventually the chassis was closed, the system will send a ...
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... the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is recommended. Description of this motherboard to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to clear CMOS... bold silkscreen next to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. This section explains how to it on . 17 Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1...
... the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is recommended. Description of this motherboard to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to clear CMOS... bold silkscreen next to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. This section explains how to it on . 17 Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1...